Journey to the Cross

Journaling is nothing new, but it’s produced a huge industry.  Some people keep a simple journal while others journal their life by scrapbooking.  A note-taker myself, I enjoy the simplicity of journaling but on occasion have been reeled into scrapbooking.  I must admit, it can be fun and quite the Susta event!

Jesus’ final week before the cross intrigues me.  Holy Week, as it is called, bears much genuine thought and deep reflection.  Dare we consider each day’s events and the collage of friends and foes as Jesus walked that final yet focused journey from Jericho to Jerusalem.  Imagine the blind eyes seeing – a withering fruit tree – overturned money tables – conspiring religious leaders – sleeping disciples – accusers gathering – mockers laughing – dutiful soldiers – a crowded city – followers scattering … yet a determined and passionate Christ.  Who of us does not need a fresh look at His week’s journey to bring new and glorious truths to spill over into our worship for The One Who made the tomb nothing but empty.  His journey to The Cross is one of tremendous passion, the example of how we are called to be empty and pour ourselves out daily for His glory.  Remember, we have the perfect Journal as recorded by Gospel writers who journeyed with The Savior that last week.  I encourage you to read and travel with me this next week as we “Journey to the Cross.”